[UA] Feedback on UA-ish convention scenario concept

[Stuart Anderson]

James O'Rance wrote:

> Secondly, I did a course called "Children at Risk" last year, and I'm a bit
> sensitive about trivialising this kind of issue. I don't want to trivialise
> mental illness, either, which is why I'm going to give the scenario a lot of
> thought over the nest few months.

I just wanted to chime in for a second and say I'm real glad you indicated that.
Not that I think anyone deliberately goes about minimizing issues (the remark
about the gamers' trivialization ray notwithstanding.) I've worked with folks
with disabilities for fifteen years, and I take their issues very seriously. I
hate to see them cheapened or played for false sentimental bullshit.
Nonetheless, I think those isues, even simplified for public consumption, are
complex and provocative enough to build an intelligent and gripping scenario.
Which is what I'm sure you'll do. I'd love to see what you come up with when you
get there.
--Stu


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